Compromise: It's Good For Our Health
When I speak to audiences of children about my books on the Constitution and Bill of Rights, I emphasize the role of debate and...
Two Faces of Tragedy
The most difficult thing for me to do as a newspaper reporter was interview people who had suffered a personal tragedy. Accident victims,...
This Is Why We'll Survive
I am an optimist. I think our country is going through a difficult time, but I think we and our system will prevail. I believe this...
Would Your Ancestors Have Merit?
Unless you are a descendant of Native Americans, all Americans are either immigrants or descended from immigrants. So from time to time I...
Maybe This Is the Turning Point
Among the predictably polarized responses to the congressional shooting this week -- some on the left renewing calls for stronger gun...
I Still Believe in the System
After 30 years of working for the federal courts, I believe in legal process and in the justice system. The president can fire as many...
A Meeting of the Minds off the Coast of Dixie
I recently spent a wonderful day touring unspoiled and remote Daufuskie Island, South Carolina ably guided by my friend and fellow...
Coming to America
At the CVS at 120th St. in Ocean City, MD, when you walk into the store you may be greeted by a petite, middle-aged woman with glasses...
Civics 101: Let the System Work
Note: This blog was published in the Sunday, Feb. 12 edition of the Baltimore Sun. http://www.baltimoresun.com/news/opinion/oped/bs-ed-ci...
The People Are Watching
I'm an optimist, and a wait and see kind of guy. I'm not happy about the incoming administration, but I'm going to hold my fire for now....